MFG - 457 Injection Mold Making

(7 s.h.)

Prerequisites: MFG - 154 Mold Design; MFG - 110 3-D Modeling; MFG - 320 Computer Aided Machining; MFG - 407 Basic Die Making; or instructor approval.
This course introduces the student to the field of mold making for plastic injection molds, blow molds, compression, and transfer molds. Students will develop the necessary basic skills for gating, venting, heating, cooling, stoning, and polishing and other hands-on experiences necessary to manufacture mold plates, cores, cavities, and ejection systems. At the conclusion of the course, students will have constructed a prototype injection mold, demonstrating a comprehensive overview of the mold-making process.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 150
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0